Caretaker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Ver tas Group's Facilities Team at Dunham on Trent C of E Primary School is seeking a Caretaker to cover opening and securing the site, routine health and safety checks, basic maintenance and repairs, and daily cleaning of designated areas. It is an early-morning shift, 10 hours a week from 06:00 to 08:00 on weekdays, across 43 weeks a year, split between caretaking and cleaning.

A DBS check is required. Role includes monitoring building and grounds, supporting contractors, and ensuring a safe,

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and problem solving skills.
• A proactive and reliable approach to work.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to adapt to change in a growing organisation.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the school premises.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks.
• Undertake basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Monitor the condition of the building and grounds.
• Support contractors and site visitors when required.
• Complete daily cleaning across designated areas.
• Keep the school site clean, safe and welcoming.

Skills

Independent working

Communication

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Adaptability

Time management

Job description

This Caretaker role sits in Vertas Group's Facilities Team at Dunham on Trent C of E Primary School. The post covers opening and securing the site, routine health and safety checks, basic maintenance and repairs, and daily cleaning of designated areas. It is an early-morning shift, 10 hours a week from 06:00 to 08:00 on weekdays, across 43 weeks a year, split between caretaking and cleaning. The role requires a declaration of unprotected cautions and convictions alongside an Enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Open and secure the school premises
• Carry out routine health and safety checks
• Undertake basic maintenance and repair tasks
• Monitor the condition of the building and grounds
• Support contractors and site visitors when required
• Complete daily cleaning across designated areas
• Keep the school site clean, safe and welcoming

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• Understanding of health and safety requirements
• Ability to adapt to change in a growing organisation
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including Children's Barred List check where applicable
• Right to work check
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health and medical clearance where applicable